The purpose of this policy is to provide guiding principles for the recruitment and selection of all permanent EHRA non-faculty staff positions at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). The policy is applicable to both full-time and part-time permanent positions that are exempt from the State Personnel Act and involve "at will" appointments.

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Advertising

Human Resources shall be responsible for ensuring that the advertising of the vacant position is in accordance with this policy.

EHRA Instructional (non-teaching)

Individuals in these positions serve at the discretion of the Chancellor and are not appointed to serve for specified periods of time.

EHRA Research

Positions classified as EHRA Research at WSSU include those involved with academic research, research administration, institutional research, academic computing, community service and technology transfer.

EHRA Senior Academic or Administrative Officers (SAAO) Tier I or II

Descriptions of the EHRA Senior Academic or Administrative Officer Tier I and Tier II positions.

Request for a Waiver of Recruitment

Permission to hire permanent employees under this section is granted solely at the discretion of the EEO/AA Officer and the Chancellor.

Request to Establish a Non-Faculty EHRA Instructional or Research Position

Units desiring to establish a non-faculty EHRA instructional or research position must complete an Authorization to Establish or Review a Position form and submit it through their respective vice Chancellor to HR.

Request to Establish an SAAO Position

Units desiring to establish an SAAO position must complete an Authorization to Establish or Review a Position form and submit it through their Vice Chancellor to Human Resources (HR) for determination that the request meets the requirements of being classified as SAAO.

Request to Establish an SAAO Position

Units desiring to establish an SAAO position must complete an Authorization to Establish or Review a Position form and submit it through their Vice Chancellor to Human Resources (HR) for determination that the request meets the requirements of being classified as SAAO.

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities involved in the recruitment and hiring process.

Selection of the Final Candidate

Prior to selecting the final candidate, the head of the unit shall ensure compliance with the University’s Background and Reference Check Policy which requires an employment background check.